Forces of nature. - Chicago : World Book, c2009. - 47, [1] p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cm. - World Book's library of natural disasters .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

Dangerous forces -- Forces of weather -- What is weather? -- Water in the air -- Atmospheric pressure and wind -- Storms -- Earth's climates -- Ocean currents -- Seasons -- Climate change -- Forces of geology -- Earth's layers -- Volcanoes -- Earthquakes -- Tsunamis -- Landslides, mudslides, and avalanches -- Forces of disease -- Microorganisms -- Bacteria and viruses -- Parasites and fungi -- Activity -- Glossary -- Additional resources.

"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780716698173 (set) 9780716698227

LCCN: 2009517675

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Weather.
Climatology.
Geology.
Communicable diseases.

LC Class. No.: QC981.3 / .F67 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 363.34